After your team leaves, you'll get the chance to roam around. If you read the sign in front of the first cave, it will point out the Shildra Inn and item shop. First, speak to the boy walking around that big fire... BOY: "Yaay! Nanaki! Nanaki's back! It's all thanks to this flame! This fire is called 'Cosmo Candle.' It has burned for generations. It's a holy flame that protects this canyon." (pauses) "I heard once, it only went out once, long ago. The elders said something horrifying occurred, but I really don't know much about it." Next, talk to the guy in the hard-hat. MECHANIC: "So this is Cosmo Canyon... Quite a mysterious place. Have you come to seek the 'Study of Planet Life'?" CLOUD: "That's it" -OR- "No" If you answer "No", AND your Buggy is broke down... MECHANIC: "Oh yeah? What? The car broke down? Well, Why don't you look around Cosmo Canyon, while I fix the car?" Fun bug: Even if you don't speak to this guy, your buggy still ends up fixed by the time you're ready to leave. If you go to the Inn, take notice of the old man. His name is ELDER BUGAH and he'll have some important information for you later! BAR TENDER: "Welcome. How 'bout our original Cocktail, 'Cosmo Candle'? A drink now and then is good for you... if you know when to stop." If you go upstairs, take note of the TURTLE'S PARADISE flier #5 on the wall, and waltz right into the door. Check carefully behind the couch for a free ELIXER =) Rest is 100 gil. Take it only if ya need to =) If you climb the ladder all the way to the left, you'll end up in a store. They sell the usual wares: Potions, Hi-Potions, tents, hypers, etc. Buy what you think you need; by this point, if you've been leveling up, you should have all the money you need for just about anything. Still, don't spend ALL your cash; leave at least 2400. Also make note of this red rope. later in the game, it will be pulled away, allowing you to explore the store's backroom ;) Next, head back to the stairway and enter the cave. This is Tiger Lily's arms shop. EVERY weapon here is a good buy, with the possible exception of the Prism Staff for Aeris (if you already have the Umbrella). Each weapon has 2 linked pairs of materia slots (total of 4), and the strength of each weapon varies from between 37 and 41. At least get a Silver Barrette for Red and the Butterfly Edge for Cloud, and a third weapon for whoever you prefer in your party. Otherwise, just splurge and buy 'em all. Also make sure to take a look at the note near the stairs: it's ANOTHER Turtle's paradise flier; this one is #4 =) At this point, it would be prudent to take advantage of the Save Point. Note that your PHS won't work... I guess the caves block your signal =P Now, head up the stairs and enter the cave to the north... CONTINUE
After your team leaves, you'll get the chance to roam around.
First, speak to the boy walking around that big fire...
BOY: "Yaay! Nanaki! Nanaki's back! It's all thanks to this flame! This fire is called 'Cosmo Candle.' It has burned for generations. It's a holy flame that protects this canyon." (pauses) "I heard once, it only went out once, long ago. The elders said something horrifying occurred, but I really don't know much about it."
MECHANIC: "So this is Cosmo Canyon... Quite a mysterious place. Have you come to seek the 'Study of Planet Life'?"
CLOUD: "That's it" -OR- "No"
If you answer "No", AND your Buggy is broke down...
MECHANIC: "Oh yeah? What? The car broke down? Well, Why don't you look around Cosmo Canyon, while I fix the car?"
Fun bug: Even if you don't speak to this guy, your buggy still ends up fixed by the time you're ready to leave.
BAR TENDER: "Welcome. How 'bout our original Cocktail, 'Cosmo Candle'? A drink now and then is good for you... if you know when to stop."
If you go upstairs, take note of the TURTLE'S PARADISE flier #5 on the wall, and waltz right into the door. Check carefully behind the couch for a free ELIXER =)
Rest is 100 gil. Take it only if ya need to =)
Also make note of this red rope. later in the game, it will be pulled away, allowing you to explore the store's backroom ;)
Next, head back to the stairway and enter the cave.
Also make sure to take a look at the note near the stairs: it's ANOTHER Turtle's paradise flier; this one is #4 =)
At this point, it would be prudent to take advantage of the Save Point. Note that your PHS won't work... I guess the caves block your signal =P Now, head up the stairs and enter the cave to the north...
CONTINUE